Question

6.
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Choose the best definition of federalism.

a principle that gives more authority to the state level than the national

a system of government that divides power between two sovereign entities

a principle that gives more authority to the national level than the states

a system of government based on top-dawn authority
7.
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____ is also referred to as “picket fence federalism” and was part of President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society.

New federalism

Cooperative federalism

Dual federalism

Creative federalism
8.
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“Marble cake federalism” is ____.

new federalism

creative federalism

dual federalism

cooperative federalism
9.
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____ powers are those specific powers listed in the Constitution that are divided between the states and the national government.

Reserved

Sovereign

Enumerated

Royal
10.
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Which statement is NOT an advantage of a federal system of government?

Individuals may participate in more levels of government.

Discrimination of people is often more difficult to discern.

It unifies the states against threats from others as well as natural disasters.

Answer 1

6. a system of government that divides power between two sovereign entities

7. Creative federalism

8. Cooperative federalism

9. Enumerated

10. Discrimination of people is often more difficult to discern (this is NOT an advantage)